Used issue gear

[Benje]

Has anyone bought any used issue gear from surplus and outdoors if so what was the condition like great or poor. Obviously I'm not expecting pristine condition.

 

[Dentonboy]

It can vary. You want to check out any items we'll before buying. 

 

[smoorenator]

the condition can depend as it is usually graded either 1 or 2. Grade 1 being used with everything working and no repairs done or rips or tears, Grade 2 having repairs may have been made to holes, rips and tears and these items generally have seen more wear than Grade 1

 

[Benje]

the condition can depend as it is usually graded either 1 or 2. Grade 1 being used with everything working and no repairs done or rips or tears, Grade 2 having repairs may have been made to holes, rips and tears and these items generally have seen more wear than Grade 1

Okay thanks bud that's cleared it up.

 

[Andyraven]

I got a grade 1 90's PLCE webbing from them and it was in decent condition.

 

[TheFull9]

Grade 2's probably more what you want for really cheap clothes to do some digging or woodwork out in the garden; clothes you know will get ruined.  1 is just going to be mildly faded, the odd scuff, solid economical option for airsoft.  Check ebay first though because there's tons of DPM and MTP on there for peanuts, a lot that's either brand new or near as.

 

[Immortal]

Add "Supergrade"; pretty much as new/unissued, with or without a packet.

It's worth spending some time searching, new unissued gear can go for less than graded gear.

You just gotta search for the bargains...

 

[Dentonboy]

Ebay really is the place to go if you are not near a surplus store. 

Plus you can search by brand/manufacturer and home in on the more hard wearing items that should last a good while.